Learning Support Assistant

TES FE News; Ilford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ursuline Academy Ilford is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant to join their SEN team. This role involves working closely with SEN pupils, enhancing their academic success and personal development within a supportive community. The position offers an excellent chance for professional growth and development in a thriving academy setting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of academic success as an LSA.
• Experience working with SEN pupils in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic, spiritual, moral, and cultural well-being of students.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the SEN department.
• Assist in fostering an inclusive educational environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Experience with SEN pupils

English specialism

Commitment to comprehensive education

Job description

Job Overview

THE URSULINE ACADEMY ILFORD

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

From: as soon as possible

5 days, 30 hours per week (Term Time only)

Scale 4 – Range 7 to 11

FTE Salary: £29,346 - £31,074 (inc. Outer London Allowance) per annum

Actual Salary: £21,411 - £22,671 (inc. Outer London Allowance) per annum

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, efficient, motivated, friendly and suitably experienced Learning Support Assistant, with English specialism, to work with our SEN pupils and join a small committed SEN team. S/he will be a key contributor to this hugely successful, popular and oversubscribed Academy whose ethos is underpinned by Gospel values and the Ursuline motto of ‘Serviam’.

Applications are welcome from experienced LSAs who have a proven track record of academic success and who are committed to comprehensive education. The person appointed will be expected to make a significant contribution to the academic, spiritual, moral and cultural well-being of young people and will support an already successful department along the next stage of its development. In addition, the post will provide an excellent opportunity for professional development.

How To Apply

Application Form is available to download from www.uai.org.uk/joining-us/come-work-at-uai

Please return your completed application form via email to: [e-mail]

Visits can be arranged by appointment please contact our HR Officer for details.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly advised. References will be taken up prior to interview.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To ensure that this is achieved we expect all employees to share this commitment and staff will be recruited and selected in line with Safer Recruitment Policy and practice. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS check.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CV’S

Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2025 at 12pm

Interviews: w/c Monday 7th July 2025